Unknotting Kashmir’s carpet woes: Hand-knotted Kashmiri silk carpets called Kal Baffi are making a subtle, yet striking, comebackKashmir's tourism is booming, and its hand-knotted silk carpets are reviving. These carpets, known as Kal Baffi, face challenges like US ta...
20 Apr, 2025, 12.07 AM IST
Kashmiri touch in Central Asian handiwork seen at World Crafts Council's programmeCentral Asian artists, visiting Srinagar for the World Crafts Council's 60th jubilee celebration, found common ground with Kashmiri artisan...
28 Nov, 2024, 07.29 AM IST
Packed hotels, brisk trade prove best defences against cross-border terrorPost abrogation of Article 370, multiple steps were taken to stop terror funding, including by strengthening relations with oil exporting s...
16 Dec, 2023, 11.05 PM IST
Craft Bazaar: G20 Summit to showcase India's rich handicraft and handloom heritageIndia is set to showcase its rich tradition and craftsmanship at the upcoming G20 summit. Artisans from Jaipur will teach visitors the art ...
09 Sep, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
G20 Summit: G20 summit to put spotlight on India's craftsmanship; J&K papier mache artists upbeatThe G20 summit will put a spotlight on India's exceptional craftsmanship through the G20 Crafts Bazaar where the finest handicraft items fr...
09 Sep, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
Miss World Karolina Bielawska delighted by the beauty of Kashmir during visit, says she is grateful for the experienceMiss World 2021, Karolina Bielawska, expressed her admiration for the beauty of Kashmir during her recent visit to India. She was enchanted...
29 Aug, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
Kashmir trade body seeks freight subsidy, removal of GST on handmade productsKashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) urged the government to take some measures to help the business community in the valley.
20 Jul, 2022, 11.51 PM IST
First consignment of Kashmiri walnuts leaves for KarnatakaKashmir accounts for 90% of India’s walnut production. With their superior quality and taste, the Kashmiri walnuts are a great source of nu...
04 Oct, 2021, 01.17 PM IST
Being Kashmiri in the time of PulwamaA bridge that has taken many severe blows in recent times and could do with some rebuilding.
24 Feb, 2019, 03.14 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu's 'Eid gift' to the Valley - Vistadome train"Tourists need to enjoy the beauty of the Valley," Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said here. He also stated that the Kashmiri cuisine...
29 Jun, 2017, 04.54 PM IST
Kashmiri artisans protest for enhanced credit facility12 Nov, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
Kashmiris stitch back their lives torn apart by floodsThe devastating floods that struck the valley just before winters have given Kashmiris little choice but to begin rehabilitation work immed...
18 Dec, 2014, 12.23 PM IST
Ahead of Union Budget, states should generate their own resources: Arun JaitleyJaitley said the economies of the states in the country depend on investments made by the investors, who, besides looking for profits, also...
03 Dec, 2014, 09.41 PM IST
Let this vacation be all about discovering local treasuresNo holiday is complete without discovering local treasures (vintage jewellery, maps, apparel), this vacation let shopping be your only agen...
12 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Idea's ‘No Ullu Banaoing’ ad row: Omar Abdullah, ring test and Pashmina shawlsAbdullah tweeted that Shahtoosh shawls, not Pashmina, were supposed to pass the ring test and that he found the ad “wrong” & “totally misle...
23 Apr, 2014, 03.34 PM IST
- Republic Day to have first-ever Handicrafts Tableau this year
The first-time the "rich cultural heritage" of this sector employing seven million people across the country is being showcased at the pres...
24 Jan, 2012, 09.51 PM IST
- Pak turmoil draws a line of control on trade with India
The Indo-Pak initiative to start trading across the line of control faces a setback due to the uncertain political environment in Pakistan.
08 Nov, 2007, 12.16 AM IST